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Melba Lake Apartments

185 Athol Ave, Oakland, CA 94606

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 786 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 786 SF Not Available
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Property Information

  • Built in 1966
  • 25 units/3 stories

About Melba Lake Apartments

Explore your new apartment at Melba Lake Apartments in Oakland, CA. In a convenient location on Athol Ave in Oakland's 94606 Zip code, local residents can easily connect with a number of highlights in the surrounding area. The knowledgeable leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Be sure to view the available floorplans. Stop by to find out the current floorplan availability.

Melba Lake Apartments is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94606 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Apartment Features

  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Range
Location
185 Athol Ave, Oakland,
CA 94606
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Neighborhood

Cleveland Heights is a quiet neighborhood nestled along the eastern shore of Lake Merritt, providing residents with easy access to over three miles of waterfront parks. Work out on the steps at Cleveland Cascade, view the lake at Pine Knoll Park, or visit the Pergola at Lake Merritt for a yoga class. Cleveland Heights has a variety of rental options available including apartments, condos, townhomes, and Mediterranean-style houses. The neighborhood is mainly residential, but there are restaurants and coffee shops scattered throughout the area. Cleveland Heights is also directly south of Grand Lake, which is known for its dynamic dining scene. For even more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment, Cleveland Heights is just two miles from Downtown Oakland.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Cleveland Heights Oakland, CA
Studio $1,888 $1,704
1 Bedroom $1,947 $2,101
2 Bedrooms $2,317 $2,706
3 Bedrooms $2,398 $3,263

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 739 Sq Ft $1,695 $2,043 $2,375
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1178 Sq Ft $3,395 — —
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1000 Sq Ft $3,499 — —
Amenities
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Range
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Laney College
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Melba Lake Apartments is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles from Laney College. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Grades K-5
Nearby
Cleveland Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Bella Vista Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Edna Brewer Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
MetWest High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Oakland High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Starlite Child Development Center
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Bayhill High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include Lake Merritt Station, located 1.4 miles from Melba Lake Apartments. Melba Lake Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 9.1 miles or 15 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.2 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
West Oakland
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 10 min 6.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 11 min 6.8 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 19 min 11.8 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 27 min 16.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 15 min 9.1 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 38 min 24.2 mi

Walkability Near Melba Lake Apartments

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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73 / 100

Traffic

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Airport

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Melba Lake Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Merritt Shopping Center
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Pacific Renaissance
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Old Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Melba Lake Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Lakeside Park
 Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Melba Lake Apartments has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Oakland Museum of California, Lakeside Park, and Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Highland Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Melba Lake Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Highland Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 12 min 4.7 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 13 min 5.1 mi
Melba Lake Apartments is 4.7 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
 
 
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Does Melba Lake Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Melba Lake Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Melba Lake Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Melba Lake Apartments?

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Is Melba Lake Apartments pet-friendly?

Melba Lake Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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